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Nigel Farage quits as Clacton MP to force a by-election
Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, announced on Tuesday that he was resigning as the Member of Parliament for Clacton-on-Sea, a move deliberately intended to trigger a by-election in the constituency. The step matters because Farage is one of the most prominent figures on the British right, and he stated that he intended to…
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Prince Harry defeated in Daily Mail privacy court battle
Prince Harry has lost his long-running lawsuit against the publishers of the Daily Mail. The British royal, who now lives in Montecito, California, was among a group of high-profile figures who filed suit in 2022 alleging they were victims of unlawful information gathering. The others were Elton John, David Furnish, actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie…
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England beat Mexico 3-2 as 9m watch BBC coverage overnight
The BBC has reported record-breaking viewing figures for its coverage of England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the FIFA World Cup round of 16, played in Mexico City. Despite a 2AM UK kick-off, a peak live audience of 9.1 million watched across BBC One and iPlayer, making it the biggest UK television audience ever for…
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CAA expands UK creator division with hire of Georgia Katz
Talent agency CAA has hired Georgia Katz to strengthen its UK-based creators division, which represents digital-first talent. Katz, who joins from talent management firm Mokkingbird and previously worked at Insanity Management and Gleam Futures, will be based in London and will help digital content makers build sustainable, multi-platform businesses across entertainment, media and brand partnerships.…
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Reeves faces tough choices as OBR flags unsustainable rise in UK debt
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the government’s independent economic forecaster, has warned that UK public debt is on course to rise unsustainably in the coming decades unless policymakers act soon. Driven by an ageing population, rising health and pension costs, and higher defence spending, the OBR projects that without government action debt would embark…
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Wednesday plot South Stand signage changes as new development emerges
SWFC News: Wednesday next steps on South Stand signage with new development spotted thestar.co.uk
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Two men arrested after reported stabbing on a Sheffield street
Two arrests after police called over reports of stabbing on Sheffield street thestar.co.uk
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Britain has lost vital time preparing for possible war with Russia, former defence chiefs warn
Two former senior defence figures, General Sir Richard Barrons and former NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson, have delivered a stark warning to a parliamentary committee that Britain has lost crucial time in preparing for a possible war with Russia. The pair, who authored last year’s Strategic Defence Review, told MPs that “the world is on…
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Karen Dió sets four-date UK tour ahead of Fugaz EP release
Singer Karen Dió has announced a short UK headline tour in support of her forthcoming EP, “Fugaz”, which is due for release on 21 August. The tour matters for her fans as it offers the first chance to see the new material performed live, with the shows billed as energetic, intimate club gigs. The tour…
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Olivia Breen named Team Wales captain for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Double Commonwealth Games gold medallist Olivia Breen has been named captain of Team Wales for the Glasgow 2026 Games. The 29-year-old will lead a team of 115 athletes out at what will be her fourth Commonwealth Games, having previously won gold in the T38 100m at Birmingham 2022 and T38 long jump gold on the…